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Richard Mofe Damijo Emerges Richest Nollywood Actor For 2015

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10 years ago

December 11, 2015

It is no gainsaying that in
most Nollywood movies that we watch these days, almost all Nollywood actors play the role of rich and wealthy men, but only few of us bother to ask if they are really rich and wealthy in real life situation.
Most Nollywood actors have been able to make it really big in life through acting and there has been questions pertaining to who the richest and highest paid Nollywood actor or actors are in Nigeria movies industry.
Vividly enumerated below are the top ten (10) richest and highest paid Nollywood actors in Nigeria 2015. A recent post in the social media declared Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) as the first among the list of top ten richest actors in Nollywood for 2015.
Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD)
Popularly called RMD by fans has been there right from the day one of the Nollywood actor could be addressed with him as a veteran Nollywood actor who has contributed a lot to Nollywood progress.
A former journalist and publisher, RMD has acted alongside Stella Damasus and they use to play the role of husband and wife. A former commissioner in Delta State, RMD won the African movie Academy Award (AMAA) for best actor in a leading role in 2005.
Jim Iyke
Jim Iyke needs no introduction in the Nigerian movie clan. He is often called Nollywood “bad boy” due to his bad boy roles and hot temper in movies. He occupies the number two positions in the list according to the report.
Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)
Nkem Owoh popularly called “Osuofia” is an actor and singer who made himself popular after he exhaustively displayed his acting talent in the movie titled ‘Ukwa’. He was also featured in a movie called “Osuofia” in London and it was a comedy like drama he got his name Osuofia from the hilarious movie.
Cheinedu Ikedieze (Aki)
Best known for playing along side his movie twin brother Osita Iheme (paw-paw). The Imo State born actor rose to fame through a movie titled “Aki na Ukwa” in 2011. He was honoured as a member of the order of the Federal Republic (MFR). He and Osita are among the very best in the industry when it comes to entertaining viewers with mischief.
He is one of the top ten richest Nollywood actors whose network is estimated to be over $1.6 million.
Osita Iheme (Paw-Paw)
Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze are brothers when it comes to Nollywood movies. They started their acting career at the same time. They feel more comfortable when they act together in a movie. He has received many awards and special recognition and honours as member of the order of the Niger (MON). he is said to be worth $1.5 million.
Ramsey Nouah
Nollywood’s “Lover boy” and “Silent Night” lead actor Is a house hold name and needs no introduction in the movie dom. His exploits in Nigeria’s make believe industry is legendary and he is among the list of highest paid and richest actors in Nollywood 2015.
Desmond Elliot
Desmond Eliot is an actor, producer and director as well as a politician who has succeeded in inking his name in the list of richest Nollywood actors in 2015. He has also contributed immense to the growth of Nollywood having featured in over 200 movies.
Nonso Diobu
He is one of the handsome actors in Nollywood who has featured in several movies in the industry and was once an MTN and Glo Ambassador. He is said to be worth about $1.0 million.
Mike Ezuruonye
Mike is another handsome dude in Nollywood and has featured in many hit movies most of which he plays lead roles. He is among the richest in the industry. He is also an airtel ambassador.
John Okafor
John Okafor often called Mr Ibu is a Nollywood actor and comedian. He is considered to be Nigeria’s most talented comic characters. His honorary acting is often characterized by stupidity, hilarious imbecility and a sharp disconnection from reality.
He is currently excelling right now and has been endorsed lately by different Nigerian brands including God is God Road Transport Company, Naira BET and GOTV Company as well as Etisalat a telecommunication giant. He has featured in not less than 100 Nollywood movies.
Source: Nigeria Trend

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Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn

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2 days ago

January 9, 2026

The Tide

Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes becomes Nollywood’s highest-grossing film of 2025, earning ?1.77bn in under four weeks.

Multi-award-winning actress and producer Funke Akindele has done it again, and this time, the numbers speak louder than applause.

Her latest film, Behind The Scenes, has officially emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2025, pulling in an astonishing ?1.767 billion in less than four weeks.

The Tide Entertainment reports that Funke Akindele Makes Box Office History as Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn
Earlier in its release cycle, the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, revealed that Behind The Scenes smashed five opening-weekend records, including the highest single-day gross ever recorded on Boxing Day, with ?129.5 million in one day. That announcement already hinted that something unusual was unfolding.

Reacting to the milestone, FilmOne described the moment as both surreal and communal, crediting audience loyalty for pushing the film to the top spot once again as the number-one movie of the weekend. And that sentiment feels accurate. This wasn’t just ticket sales; it was momentum.

What makes this achievement even more striking is that Behind The Scenes is Funke Akindele’s third film to cross the ?1 billion mark. Before now, there was A Tribe Called Judah, and then Everybody Loves Jenifa, a film that didn’t just open big, but went on to become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time. At this point, it’s no longer a fluke. It’s a pattern.

Part of Behind The Scenes’ success lies in strategy. The film enjoyed advanced screenings on December 10 and 11, quietly building curiosity and conversation before its nationwide release on December 12. By the time it officially hit cinemas, audiences already felt like they needed to see it.

Then there’s the cast. The film brings together a lineup that feels deliberately stacked: Scarlet Gomez, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, Uche Montana, and several others. Familiar faces, strong fan bases, and performances that kept word-of-mouth alive long after opening weekend.

Still, beyond timing and casting, there’s something else at work here. Funke Akindele understands Nigerian audiences. Their humour, their pacing, their emotional buttons. She doesn’t guess, she calculates, experiments, listens, and refines. That understanding has slowly turned into box-office dominance.

Behind The Scenes crossing ?1.77 billion isn’t just another headline; it’s confirmation. Funke Akindele has moved from being a successful actress to becoming one of the most reliable commercial forces Nollywood has ever produced. Three-billion-naira films don’t happen by luck. They happen when storytelling, business sense, and audience trust align.

And right now, that alignment seems firmly in her hands.

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Adekunle Gold, Simi Welcome Twin Babies

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2 days ago

January 9, 2026

The Tide

Popular Nigerian music stars, Adekunle Kosoko, widely known as Adekunle Gold, and his wife, Simi, have become parents again this time to twins.

The award-winning singer shared the joyful update on his Snapchat story on Wednesday, confirming the expansion of their family.

“Asked God for another child and he blessed me double,” she wrote.

While the couple has not yet disclosed the gender of the newborns, the announcement has sparked an outpouring of warm wishes from admirers, fellow celebrities, and industry colleagues.

Speculation had intensified in December when Simi posted a video on Instagram accompanied by the caption, “From my baby, for my babies.”

The clip showed her with a growing baby bump, fueling anticipation that another child was on the way.

Their latest blessings arrive just weeks after Simi highlighted a scene from Adekunle Gold’s newly released music video, “My Love is the Same,” further stirring excitement among fans.

The Tide Entertainment reports that Adekunle Gold and Simi who tied the knot in 2019 after a long history of friendship and musical synergy remain one of Nigeria’s most admired entertainment power couples. Both artistes were once signed to X3M Music before soaring into mainstream acclaim.

The pair welcomed their first child, Adejare Kosoko, fondly called Deja, in May 2020.

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Jesse Flames Opens 2026 With ‘Praise The Lord’ Featuring Magnito

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2 days ago

January 9, 2026

The Tide

After closing out 2025 with the release of “Praise the Lord” featuring Magnito, Jesse Flames enters the new year with renewed clarity and purpose, continuing to build a body of work rooted in intention rather than noise. In a moment where Afrobeats is moving faster and louder than ever, his approach remains measured and deliberate, prioritizing meaning, craft, and longevity over momentary attention. The official music video arrives January 10.

Following the momentum of his breakout single “FLEX,” “Praise the Lord” represents a shift from celebration to grounding. Reflective and soulful, the record centers gratitude, growth, and perspective, capturing a quieter confidence that resonates beyond a single moment.

“This song is about recognizing the full picture,” Jesse shares. “The work people see and the work they don’t. The lessons, the setbacks, the growth.”

The collaboration with Magnito, a respected voice in Nigerian hip hop known for his sharp lyricism and cultural authenticity, adds depth and weight to the record, reinforcing its themes of resilience, faith, and self reflection.

Released in December at the height of Detty December, “Praise the Lord” became a natural soundtrack for both celebration and reflection as the year came to a close. With the video arriving in January, the record takes on new meaning, opening the year as a tone setter rather than a reset.

Born in the United States, raised in Festac, Lagos, and now based in London, Jesse Flames brings a global perspective to his sound, blending Afrobeats, hip hop, and melodic soul into something sleek and intentional. His music reflects lived experience and cultural nuance rather than trend chasing.

The Tide Entertainment reports that with over 11 million streams, performances at O2 Brixton Academy and OVO Arena Wembley, and coverage from The Guardian and Business Post Nigeria, Jesse’s rise has been steady and self made. Looking ahead to 2026 and 2027, he is preparing for collaborations with Ice Prince, M.I Abaga, and Smurlee.

“Praise the Lord” ft. Magnito is available now on all streaming platforms.